"You ask if we were once kings. I ask why you fear the answer."

The dragonborn of the abyss are a seafaring people whose history is as deep and vast as the ocean itself.

They are known for their resilience, patience, and unwavering honor, carrying themselves with quiet dignity even in the face of prejudice and myth. While many cultures believe the dragonborn were shaped by the goddesses to endure the depths, dragonborn oral traditions speak of a different past—one where their ancestors once stood above the waves, only to be cast into exile.

Whether these stories are truth or legend, today, dragonborn society thrives beneath the tides. They live in scattered strongholds—floating citadels, reef-carved sanctuaries, and nomadic fleets that follow the currents. Though they no longer claim dominion over the surface, they have not forgotten what was taken from them.

Dragonborn Traits

Your draconic heritage grants you physical resilience, an affinity for the ocean, and the ability to awaken the strength of your ancestors.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength or Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Dragonborn reach adulthood by 15 and can live over 300 years, though most do not count past their second century.

Size

Dragonborn are tall and physically imposing, standing between 6 and 7 feet. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a swim speed of 30 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe both air and water.

Tideforged Resilience

You have resistance to cold damage, and you ignore the effects of extreme underwater environments, including high pressure and frigid temperatures.

Wyrm's Awakening

As an action, you can awaken the latent draconic power within you, momentarily adopting a form reminiscent of the great wyrms of old.

This transformation lasts for 1 minute and grants you supernatural abilities tied to your lineage. The specific effects of Wyrm’s Awakening vary depending on your dragonborn lineage, detailed in their respective descriptions.

Once you use this feature, you cannot do so again until you finish a long rest.

Dragonborn Heritages

Leviathan

Leviathan dragonborn are at home in the deep, where the light does not reach and pressure would crush those unprepared. Their scales are dark, often marked with faint bioluminescence, and their eyes gleam with an unnatural glow, adapted to life in the abyss. Among dragonborn, the Leviathan lineage is known for its resilience against both physical and mental strain.

Reefcrest

Reefcrest dragonborn dwell among the vibrant coral reefs and shallow waters, where ocean life flourishes. Their scales shimmer in iridescent hues, changing subtly with their surroundings, and they are as adaptable as the waters they call home.

Stormsung

Stormsung dragonborn thrive where the ocean is at its most volatile—among turbulent waves and rolling thunderstorms. Their scales often carry traces of static energy, and they are known to favor action over deliberation and view change as a natural part of life. Their ability to harness storm energy makes them unpredictable opponents in battle, and their high endurance allows them to navigate harsh environments with ease.